Breadcrumb Home > Thesaurus > R Synonyms of refraction Find synonyms for: Noun 1. refraction, physical phenomenon usage: the change in direction of a propagating wave (light or sound) when passing from one medium to another 2. deflection, deflexion, refraction, bending, bend usage: the amount by which a propagating wave is bent WordNet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.Definition and meaning of refraction (Dictionary) TrendingHere are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about. Chinese New Year History, Meaning, and Celebrations Current Events This Week: February 2024 Valentine's Day Valentine's Day History Mardi Gras 30 "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" Quotes ✖ Related Content Daily Word Quiz: recherch Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language